What happens when you take perhaps the most popular sidecar electric bike in the US and combine it with vintage BMW motorcycle vibes? You get the new MOD Easy Sidecar Sahara, based on the iconic 1940s BMW R 75 Sahara. Read more…
It’s brutal out there: Audi to slash 4,500 jobs
Following the news of sweeping cuts at Volkswagen, Nissan, and Stellantis, now VW-owned Audi announced plans to slash its workforce by 15%, with thousands of jobs on the chopping block. Read more…
Hyundai’s upgraded 2025 IONIQ 5 starts at under $44,000 with more range and an NACS port
Hyundai officially announced prices and EPA range estimates for the new 2025 IONIQ 5. The upgraded IONIQ 5 is Hyundai’s first EV with an NACS port, so you can charge up at Tesla’s extensive Supercharger network. With more range, features, and trim options than ever, the electric SUV is an improvement in every way. Read more…
E1 shares season 2 electric boat racing calendar after Team Brady wins the inaugural championship
Young electric boat racing series E1 capped off its inaugural season last month with the first championship going to a team led by someone who knows how to win – Tom Brady. As we approach the new year, E1’s focus is on season 2, and it has shared the tentative racing calendar, which includes seven Grand Prix events scattered worldwide, including a race in the USA. Read more…
Kempower installs fast-chargers at Coop locations in Switzerland
Charging station provider Kempower has installed its DC chargers at three new Coop supermarket locations in Switzerland. Further locations will follow. Read more…
The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Starts At $43,975, XRT At $56,875
The refreshed, U.S.-made Ioniq 5 is eligible for a $3,750 tax credit when purchasing. It also gets a bigger battery and more range. Read more…
Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 Is A Charging Hero. Here’s How It Does On A Tesla Supercharger
The Tesla NACS revolution comes to the Hyundai Ioniq 5. Here’s how Hyundai engineers worked to get charging speeds just right. Read more…
Kia announces US prices for the 2025 Niro EV
Following the Niro EV’s discontinuation in Germany, Kia has announced prices for the 2025 version of the Niro EV for the USA. It starts from $39,600 and retains most of the specifications but has some added technical features. Read more…
Honda previews first electric performance motorcycle
Honda on Tuesday unveiled a performance electric motorcycle concept as part of what the company says will be an ongoing emphasis on two-wheeled electrification. Previewing a production model scheduled to go on sale in 2025, the Honda EV Fun concept aims to “provide a new emotional experience that is very different to ICE motorcycles,” according to… Read more…
Karma Invictus positioned as Revero performance variant
The Invictus is a limited-edition performance version of the Karma Revero PHEV Only 30 units of the Invictus will be built at a later, unannounced, date Karma hasn’t said how much the Invictus costs Karma Automotive this week unveiled yet another update of the long-lived Revero plug-in hybrid. The Karma Invictus is a more performance-focused… Read more…
Lucid Motors Q3 results are in and it’s almost good news
Lucid Motors released its third-quarter earnings report, revealing a mixed bag of results. The company exceeded revenue expectations and achieved record deliveries, but it continues to bleed money. Lucid’s Q3 revenue reached $200 million, surpassing the anticipated $198 million. It is a 45% increase compared to the same period last year, so – solid growth. The company also reported a… Read more…
Cariad and Tomtom present navigation solution for electric cars
Volkswagen’s software subsidiary Cariad and the map service Tomtom have developed a new navigation solution optimised for electric cars. The system monitors the remaining range throughout the journey and adjusts the route if necessary. The sat nav will debut in Audi electric cars. Read more…
First Bus orders 36 new electric buses from Wrightbus
First Bus has ordered a fleet of 36 electric buses from Wrightbus for use in Aberdeen, Scotland. The new bus fleet is to launch in early 2025, and includes both electric double-decker buses as well as converted former combustion buses that have been refitted with electric drives. Read more…
Bentley to launch its first EV – a sleek urban SUV – in 2026
Finally, Bentley says it has found the winning formula to giving an all-electric vehicle the Bentley stamp of approval. It’ll scream luxury and likely cost a bloody fortune.. Read more…
VW Anhui to reportedly drop use of MEB architecture in favor of one built with Xpeng
Volkswagen Anhui will use the CEA architecture, a collaboration with Xpeng, for future models due to poor sales of the ID.UNYX, which went on sale in July, according to local media. Read more…
Electrode-to-pack
In the quest for energy density in EV batteries, cell-to-pack (CTP) architectures represent an approach that increases the proportion of active materials by eliminating modules, and their associated structure and interconnections. Read more…
Rivian reports a drop in sales
After $1.16 billion in revenue in the second quarter, Rivian posted only $874 million in the third quarter. Supply shortages negatively impacted the availability of the company’s R1 SUVs and pickups. But the carmaker remains hopeful for the rest of the year. Read more…
Audi with new sub-brand and first electric study from SAIC cooperation
Audi presented a new sub-brand for electric cars in China – and unveiled the first representative with the advertised AUDI label. The manufacturer’s classic four-ring logo is nowhere to be seen on the concept car. The production-ready debut model of the new Chinese brand is due to launch in 2025. Also without rings. Read more…
Nissan sets harsh cost-cutting course
Nissan is adopting a radical austerity programme. Global production capacities will be reduced by 20 per cent and 9,000 jobs will be cut. Nissan also plans to sell about 10 per cent of its Mitsubishi shares. Read more…
An Electric Mazda Miata Successor Is In The Works–With A Rotary Gas Engine
The gorgeous Iconic SP concept from last year was designed to be easily turned into a production car. Read more…
